Kenneth Joseph Piszczek

Kenneth Joseph Piszczek, age 79 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was a 1961 graduate of George Washington High School in Chicago. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1961 and was honorably discharged October 1967 from the 18^th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Preceded in death by parents, Martin Adam and Tillie Piszczek; brothers, Richard and Martin Piszczek; sisters, Joan and Virginia Kiam. Survived by wife, Shirley Piszczek; sons, Craig Piszczek (Ashley), Brian Piszczek (Angela) James Miller (Chris); daughter, Cheryl Phillips (J.P.); grandchildren, Joshua Anderson (Laura), Christina Beck (Bill), Joseph, Sophia and Luke Piszczek; great-grandchildren, Abigail Beck, Hunter Beck, Riley Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Smith West Chapel. The Funeral Service will follow at 6:00 PM with Brian and Carrie Smith officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com